From student idea to global impact: EP’s journey
We’re always moving forward, because progress makes Perfect.
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Education Perfect began as ‘Language Perfect’
Proudly established in Dunedin, New Zealand, Education Perfect (EP) was founded in 2007 by brothers Shane and Craig Smith. Initially named 'Language Perfect', Craig built a prototype of the platform while in high school to help him learn French and Japanese.
Whilst studying at the University of Otago, Craig and Shane entered and won their first business competition. This allowed the brothers to purchase equipment to build a professional version of their prototype.
Craig left university to bring Language Perfect to the world. Soon after, Shane graduated from studying medicine in Auckland, and joined the Language Perfect team full-time as Chief Information Officer.
First student competition runs, ‘vocabulary olympics’
EP is born
In 2014, Craig and Shane renamed ‘Language Perfect’ to ‘Education Perfect’. This was just the first step in their efforts to support wider curricula and subjects.
EP expands
During this period, EP underwent a period of intense recalibration and adaptation, transitioning from a platform primarily focused on learning vocabulary to one that deeply engages students in core subjects, such as English, Maths, History, Geography, and Languages.
Personalised Learning introduced
EP introduced the concept of personalised learning pathways, shifting from rote learning to adaptive lessons and formative assessments. This marked a significant step forwards in Craig and Shane’s efforts to support teachers with effective personalised instruction.
New EP HQ
EP opened their new headquarters at Vogel Street in Dunedin, along with multiple global offices.
1 million EP users
2020 marked over 1 million students using EP, from over 2500 schools in 58 countries
Safer Technologies 4 Schools
EP became verified as part of the Safer Technologies 4 Schools initiative, which assesses the safety of digital products and services used by Australian and New Zealand schools.
COVID Response
EP was one of the first online learning companies to offer global free access for schools affected by closures due to COVID.
EP supported an additional half a million students within the first two months of lockdowns. Over 250,000 students accessed EP for free. At the peak of lockdowns, EP learners engaged with 60 years’ worth of content in a single day.
EP won NZTE International Business Award
B.Corp Certified with 87.5 points
First Canadian customer - Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB)
Canadian office opens
Global investor, KKR, takes majority stake in Education Perfect
EP awarded 2021 Top Education Tech Solution Provider
EP acquires EdPotential
EP awarded Kind Business Award for Best COVID Customer Response
EP expands Canadian offering with Math
Acquisition of Essential Assessment
Over 1.8 million students from 5,000 schools globally are supported by Education Perfect
Secures significant Ontario district as customer.
First district level tender win in US - Fairfax County Public Schools
Education Perfect wins Diversity & Inclusion Award at NZ HR Awards
Education Perfect listed in Deloitte’s 2023 NZ Fast 50 Master of Growth Index
B Corp Certified with 103.3 points
This places EP fourth for New Zealand B Corp companies with 50-250 employees.
EP launches Australia & NZ first - AI Powered Feedback Tool
EP integrated AI capabilities into its platform with the creation of the company’s first ever AI Powered Feedback Tool, designed to empower teachers to provide meaningful feedback to every student.
